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At Perfect Engineers, we don’t just offer valves—we provide smart flow control solutions tailored to your plant, process, and budget. One of the most important criteria in selecting the right valve is understanding the body construction—how the valve is built and how it can be maintained or serviced in real-world use.
In this guide, we’ll explain the different types of ball valve body constructions, their features, benefits, and ideal use cases, helping you make an informed purchase decision.
Ball valve body construction refers to the number of components used to manufacture the valve’s main casing and how these components are connected. It also influences whether the valve can be serviced in-line, how compact it is, and how much pressure or temperature it can withstand.
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Choosing the right body construction isn’t just about cost—it directly affects valve performance, serviceability, downtime, and lifecycle cost. Here are the key features you should evaluate:
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A single, compact casting that houses the ball and seats. It is non-serviceable, meaning it cannot be opened for maintenance or repair.
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Made with two separate body parts bolted or threaded together. The second piece can be removed to access the ball and seats.
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Consists of three parts—two end caps and a central body—held together with bolts. The valve can be fully dismantled for cleaning or maintenance without removing it from the pipeline.
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Allows access to internal components (ball, seat, seals) from the top of the valve body, like a globe valve.
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Made with two separate body parts bolted or threaded together. The second piece can be removed to access the ball and seats.
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All components are welded permanently, making it a leak-proof, tamper-proof solution. Typically non-removable, it is designed for long-term installation, especially underground.
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| Body Type | Serviceable | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Piece | ❌ No | 💰 Low | Utility, domestic water lines |
| Two-Piece | ⚠ Partial | 💰💰 | General industrial use |
| Three-Piece | ✅ Yes | 💰💰💰 | Food, pharma, corrosives |
| Top Entry | ✅ Inline | 💰💰💰💰 | Refineries, high-pressure systems |
| Fully Welded | ❌ No | 💰💰💰💰 | Gas lines, buried applications |
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They are perfect for low-cost, non-critical, or throwaway applications—saving you money.
Top-entry valves are better in large pipeline networks where removing a valve is impractical, but three-piece is easier for in-plant service lines.
Oil & gas transmission, LNG facilities, city gas distribution, and underground lines.
Yes, Perfect Engineers offers all body constructions in materials like SS304, SS316, Brass, WCB, PVC, CPVC, and special alloys.
At Perfect Engineers, we manufacture all types of body constructions in manual, pneumatic, and electric-operated variants, across all pressure classes and certifications.
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